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Shane Doan

The Rangers asked about Shane Doan at the trade deadline

The Rangers asked the Coyotes about Shane Doan shortly after acquiring Keith Yandle but those talks went "nowhere fast." (NY Post)

Larry Brooks writes that while he isn't suggesting that Doan will come to the Rangers, the idea is something that could be 'resurrected this summer" and is something to "be stored in the back of your collective consciousness." (NY Post)

Doan, 39 in October, has one-year remaining on his contract worth $5.25 million.

Buzz: Are The Rangers Prepared To Match That Big Offer For Shane Doan?

According to the Vancouver Province, via Rory, the Vancouver Canucks offer for Shane Doan will likely top out at $6.1 million per year as that is the number that the Sedin twins make and it is unlikely that Doan would get a higher cap hit than they have.

Vancouver is hoping that it's location and presence in Doan's life will draw him there.

The report says that the Rangers are willing to match the four-year offer worth $30 million that the Buffalo Sabres have on the table for Doan.

Buzz: Shane Doan Will Pick His New Team Before The Lockout

According to Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic, Shane Doan's agent Terry Bross says that Doan will sign a new contract, with Phoenix or somewhere else, before the CBA expires on September 15th.

Bross told McLellan, "(Ownership has to) be done before the 15th, otherwise we're signing somewhere because we don't know what the new CBA is going to look like, and I don't know if it's going to limit any scope of a contract, so we want to make sure we sign before then."

She writes once again that Doan is waiting to see what happens with the ownership situation in Phoenix

Buzz: The CBA Is Holding Up Shane Doan

In the Arizona Republic, Sarah McLellan writes that the CBA is the latest that is holding up Shane Doan.

Don Maloney said "I don't foresee a lot happening around here right now."

On the ownership situation and Doan, Maloney told McLellan "It's still trending positively. We're still very optimistic about it. Once that happens, hopefully we can re-sign Shane to a deal that works for both of us."

Buzz: The Coyotes May Actually Be Sold

The PHX Business Journal writes "Two sources with knowledge of the three-year-old Coyotes ownership saga say Jamison now has the investors and partners in place to finally buy the Coyotes and a deal could close very soon."

He adds "One source familiar with the deal said Jamison has secured the money and partners to buy the team and final details are being reviewed by the NHL."

Buzz: Shane Doan Wants More Than Three Years

According to a tweet from David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News, the Sharks are no longer in the running for Shane Doan as he has made it clear he wants to sign a deal that is longer than three years.

In a poll asked over the weekend, 44.23% of readers said that their preference to sign Doan to a three-year deal is based upon the cap hit he would bring. 39.68% of readers said that they would sign him to a three-year deal and 16% said No.

Buzz: Where Shane Doan and the Rangers Are At

According to Larry Brooks in the NY Post, Shane Doan is searching for a four-year deal and that the Rangers, along with Pittsburgh and Vancouver, are on his short list of teams he is willing to sign with.

Brooks writes that if Glen Sather is willing to go to four years on a contract there is a good chance that Doan becomes a Ranger.

He adds that there is a possibility that Doan could accept a three-year deal with the Rangers to play under John Tortorella once again.

Buzz: Shane Doan Really Doesn't Want To Leave Phoenix

In an interview with TSN, Shane Doan said the following about where he is right now as a free agent "I'm doing everything I can to stay there and that's kind of my goal. At the same time, I have to do some due diligence now in the fact that the longer it takes the the harder it seems to be to get a deal done in Phoenix."

Doan said "I am going to try and give Phoenix every chance that I can," and that he is looking for a long term deal.

He added "For me it's going to be about my family and the right situation for us and the right situation for me as a player to have a chance to win and enjoy the game. That's a big part of it, being in the right spot and enjoying it. There's obviously a few teams that fit that."

Buzz: The Sharks Are One Of The Favorites To Land Shane Doan

According to CSN Bay Area, the Sharks are one of the favorites to sign Coyotes free agent Shane Doan.

The report says that the Sharks have flown under the radar in their pursuit of Doan and that Doan is looking for a four year deal worth $30 million.

The report adds "Doan reportedly met with the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, and has also drawn interest from the New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres. His preference is to remain in Phoenix, but the uncertain ownership situation there has led to him exploring other options."

Read: It's Time For Shane Doan To Stop Being So Loyal

At Backhand Shelf, Justin Bourne writes that Shane Doan has proven his loyalty to the Coyotes and the Phoenix area and it is time for him to move on and chase the Stanley Cup.

Bourne writes "It?s so bizarre to me that a guy as fiercely competitive as Doan wouldn?t be salivating at the thought of playing alongside some of the best players in the League after years of skating alongside second and third liners. I?m not trying to tear down the Coyotes current roster, just saying it?s been 16 seasons of playing with mediocrity for the majority of the time."

Buffalo GM Darcy Regier said that he admires Doan's loyalty ?He?s spent his whole career with that organization, and I think that?s meaningful, and I admire that, but in the event he?s not going to stay there, we certainly would have an interest.?

Read: Prospective Coyotes Owner Lacks Funds To Run Team

According to the Phoenix Business Journal, Greg Jamison still lacks the cash to not only buy the Coyotes but to also operate them.

Mike Sunnucks writes "Operating capital could be the newest obstacle facing the Jamison purchase and the Coyotes tenuous situation in Glendale. Essentially, the prospective Coyotes owner needs the money, financing or favorable sales terms so he can pay the bills, meet payroll and keep the lights on after a sale."

They write that the NHL could lower the asking price for the franchise to help Jamison buy the team and also help him secure the money to operate the franchise after he purchases the team.

Read: The Coyotes Continue To Have Issues

According to David Shoalts in the Toronto Globe and Mail, today may officially be the day where Shane Doan decides to move on from the Phoenix Coyotes and start negotiating with other teams.

Reports over the weekend were that Greg Jamison is short $20 million? in his pursuit of buying the Coyotes and writes "This brings up another question ? if Jamison cannot raise the purchase price how will he cover the Coyotes operating losses above the $17-million covered by the arena lease if the sale ever goes through? In a good year, the Coyotes lose more than $20-million."

Buzz: Shane Doan Is Making His List Of Teams

According to Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic, Shane Doan's camp hasn't heard from prospective Coyotes owner Greg Jamison recently and is planning to make a list of teams that he is interested in joining.

His agent says that Doan is just preparing for any option and that his first choice is to remain with the Coyotes, "When we get the news, whether it's good or bad, at least we'll be prepared. Otherwise we'll have to take a week to make a decision. If we find out it doesn't happen, then we're behind the 8-ball trying to go visit teams and make a decision."

Doan visited the Rangers and Flyers over the weekend while on the East coast for the NHLPA and NHL labor meetings.

Read: How Shane Doan Would Fit In

At Rangers Report, Carp writes about Shane Doan and how he thinks he could fit in with the Rangers.

He writes, "I think he would fit very, very nicely into the Rangers; into their identity, into their leadership group. He could play on their second line, no problem. He could theoretically play on their first line if they don?t make another major move."

Carp writes though that the wouldn't go anywhere near the reported four year deal worth $7.5 million per season, but would give Doan a two-year deal around $6 million per season.

Buzz: It May Take Shane Doan "Weeks" To Decide His Future

3:52PM: Phoenix GM Don Maloney told Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic that he is still confident that captain Shane Doan will return to Phoenix but cautioned it "may be weeks" until Doan makes a decision.

Read: Shane Doan Should Leave Phoenix

In the Arizona Republic, Dan Bickley writes that Shane Doan should leave Phoenix because he "deserves better" than the current situation the Coyotes are in.

He writes of Doan, "Your allegiance is a blessing and a curse, so we'll make this real easy on you: This is your last contract, and greener pastures beckon. Go if you must, even if it means returning in a Red Wings sweater."

On leaving Phoenix, Doan's agent said ?Don?t think it?s lost on him that it?s going to have an impact in more ways than on the ice if he leaves. That?s why we?re dragging our feet on this.?

Buzz: Shane Doan Knows What It Will Mean If He Leaves

At Fox Sports Arizona, via KK, Shane Doan's agent Terry Bross says that one of the reasons that Doan is dragging his feet on a decision on what to do next is because of the responsibility he feels he has to the Coyotes.

He says, "Don't think it's lost on him that it's going to have an impact in more ways than on the ice if he leaves. That's why we're dragging our feet on this."

Bross says that July 16th is the new date for when? it may be time to get serious about listening to other teams' offers."